Process Improvement Engineer

Green Bay Packaging Careers
  • Aurora, Illinois
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Position Overview

    The Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency. This role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to analyze performance, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing process.

    Responsibilities

    • Lead process improvement initiatives that improve productivity, quality, yield, and cost performance.
    • Analyze production and process data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
    • Facilitate root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for operational and quality issues.
    • Partner with cross-functional teams to execute improvement projects and support business objectives.
    • Develop and maintain process documentation, standards, and best practices.
    • Support capital projects, product trials, and process optimization efforts.
    • Monitor key performance metrics and recommend actions to improve results.
    • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field required.
    • 5-7 years of experience preferred.
    • Experience in manufacturing, engineering, continuous improvement, or operations.
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
    • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
    • Experience with coating, printing, converting, or web handling processes preferred.
    • Effective communication and collaboration skills.

    Compensation & Benefits

    In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance and company matching 401(k). Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

    Company Overview

    Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAurora, Illinois

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Capital Projectunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Processingunmatched
    • Documentation Standardsunmatched
    • Forestryunmatched
    • Green Businessunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Printingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Analysisunmatched
    • Process Engineeringunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Productivity Managementunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Quality Engineeringunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Recyclingunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Website Conversionunmatched

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